Modernising Samoa’s Statistical System – Leveraging Innovative Data for Official Statistics

The Samoa Agriculture Survey 2025 (SAS2025) is moving forward, with a key consultation session held with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), our valued partner in this important initiative. This session focused on reviewing the survey questionnaire to ensure it aligns with national priorities and delivers accurate, high-quality data

Agriculture remains vital to Samoa’s economy, supporting food security, income generation, and exports. The Samoa Agriculture Survey 2025 (SAS2025) plays a key role in providing timely and high-quality agricultural data to guide policies and planning. Aligned with the Agriculture & Fisheries Sector Plan 2022-2027 and the Samoa Statistics Strategy 2022-2026,

“More than 80% of households in Samoa reported receiving cash remittances, with the majority being female-headed households.” The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) is pleased to announce the official launch of the Samoa 2023 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) Report, providing critical insights into the economic conditions of Samoan

We’re excited to share the success of an incredible 5-day workshop that took place from November 18–22, 2024, at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel in Samoa! Hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) and UN ESCAP, this event brought together experts, statisticians, and IT

Statistics for Development Division (SDD) provides technical assistance and capacity building development to support a regular programme of population and housing censuses and household surveys in Pacific Island member countries. The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is one of the technical areas included in this technical assistance and capacity

SAMOA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY 2024 The Samoa Bureau of Statistics proudly participated in the Public Servants Day celebration this morning, joining the parade under the theme “Spirit of Service.” Staff members marched alongside other government ministries, reflecting their dedication to serving the nation with excellence and integrity. Their presence highlighted